Collection Highlights
Armchair
Date:
1785-1789
Object Number:
1916.7
Medium:
Mahogany; pine, poplar
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Valance fragment
Object Number:
1944.308
Date:
1700-1800
Medium:
Linen, wool
Dimensions:
Overall: 8 x 49 x 1/2 in. ( 20.3 x 124.5 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Fragment of homespun linen valance with crewel embroidered floral vine motif and green, greenish-yellow, and lavender tassels.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
